A work in constant progress (and occasional regress).
Featuring:
Andrée Damant, Aurélia Petit, Lise Payen
Written by:
Zaïda Ghorab-Volta
Directed by:
Zaïda Ghorab-Volta
Release Date:
May 26, 1998
Original Title:
Laisse un peu d'amour
Ratings / Certifications:
N/A
Runtime: 94
58-year-old Monique lives in a small apartment in the projects on the outskirts of Paris. She has retired from assembly-line work with a small textile company, only to learn that her retirement benefits barely match her rent. One of her daughters, Giselle plans to enter the Drama Conservatory in Paris, while her other daughter Sandra is recovering from a suicide attempt.
Monique, a 57-year-old worker, is put in early retirement. Her life then takes a different turn in that she can now take advantage of long days without work. For her two daughters life is changing as well. The former, Gisèle, who ...
Director:
Zaïda Ghorab
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